Senior Planner
The City of Calgary
February 24, 2015
Professional Area:
Facilities and Infrastructure Planning
Experience:
5-7 years
Location:
Calgary, AB T2R 1M6
Canada
Basic Job Information
Business Unit/Section: Land Use Planning and Policy/Local Area Planning
Location: 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Union/Position: Exempt/Permanent #049428, #102900, #100316 and Temporary (up to 18 months)
Compensation: Exempt Level E
$76,929 - 116,157 per annum
Hours of Work: This position works a standard 35 hour work week.
Location: 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Union/Position: Exempt/Permanent #049428, #102900, #100316 and Temporary (up to 18 months)
Compensation: Exempt Level E
$76,929 - 116,157 per annum
Hours of Work: This position works a standard 35 hour work week.
Closing Date: 10-MAR-2015
Responsibilities
A challenging opportunity exists for an experienced professional to play a key role in managing complex planning policy projects and major land use, subdivision, outline plan and development permit applications. The position offers significant professional opportunities for individuals demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork abilities coupled with proven analytical and policy formulating skills. Primary responsibilities include:
- Develop project plans, coordinate teams, set priorities, assign work to team members, provide progress reports and make recommendations on project delivery to management. Conduct research and technical analysis, review land use amendments, subdivision and development permit applications and outline plans, formulate recommendations.
- Prepare planning policies and technical reports, and present recommendations to the appropriate approving authority.
- Explain planning policies and decisions and provide professional planning advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Direct, coach and train staff on project structure, processes, methods and content as well as overall professional planning development.
- Coordinate the implementation of approved planning policies by communicating changes to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must possess a degree in Planning that is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) OR a degree in a planning related discipline plus a minimum of six years of progressively more responsible and varied planning experience. Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) would be considered an asset.
In addition, applicants will demonstrate the following competencies: Experience involving a broad range of projects in a major urban municipality, preferably in the responsibility area identified above; proven track record of planning accomplishments; sensitivity to the business and political environment; sound judgment skills; knowledge of planning legislation; and the ability to effectively negotiate and bring about good solutions. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills; working knowledge of computerized analysis techniques appropriate to the profession; and superior planning analysis techniques. Proven leadership skills; able to motivate staff and adapt to a variety of work environments; ability to work effectively in a customer-oriented and collaborative working environment; ability to work with tight timelines; and the ability to effectively communicate and in writing with a broad range of people within the City Administration and externally.
Notes
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Only education obtained from an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum qualifications.
- More than one position maybe filled from this competition.
Reference #205273
Please Apply Online at www.calgary.ca/careers